Sony VGC-VA10G - VAIO VA TV-PC User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for VGC-VA10G - VAIO VA TV-PC

Page 1: ...N User Guide Personal Computer V G C VA 1 0 G S e r i e s ...

Page 2: ...cator Lights 14 Connecting the Power Cord 15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 17 Using Your VAIO Computer 18 Using the Keyboard 19 Using the Mouse 25 Using the Optical Disc Drive 30 Using the TV Function 37 Using PC Cards 52 Using the Memory Stick Media 55 Using Other Memory Cards 60 Using the Internet 63 Using Wireless LAN WLAN 64 ...

Page 3: ...d 83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central 86 Using the Power Saving Modes 87 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 90 Before Upgrading Your Computer 91 Adding and Removing Memory 92 Installing the Hard Disk Drive 102 Precautions 113 On Handling the LCD Screen 114 On Using the Power Source 115 On Handling Your Computer 116 On Handling Floppy Disks 118 On Handling Discs 119 On Using Headphones 119 On H...

Page 4: ...Networking 134 CDs and DVDs 137 Display 141 Printing 142 Microphone 143 Mouse 144 Speakers 145 Keyboard 146 Floppy Disks 147 PC Cards 148 Audio Video 149 Memory Stick Media 150 Peripherals 151 Support Options 152 Sony Support Information 152 Program Support Information 155 ...

Page 5: ...ogy in audio video computing and communications to provide state of the art personal computing Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer Printed Documentation Welcome mat Contains an overview of connections setting up information etc Safety information Contains safety guidelines and owner information ...

Page 6: ... support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas VAIO Recovery Guide Provides information about restoring individual software programs software drivers and drive partition s or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings To access this online VAIO Recovery Guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and...

Page 7: ...le position 3 while using the keyboard pointing device or external mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Have breaks during sessions with your computer Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons Furniture and posture Sit in a chair with good back support Adjust the level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor A footrest may make you more comfortable Sit i...

Page 8: ...e a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display Use indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display You can also purchase accessories for your display that help reduce glare Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness Ventilation Make sure you leave at least 10 inches 25 cm of space behind and on each side of the main unit When you lif...

Page 9: ...g Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer Locating Controls and Ports page 10 About the Indicator Lights page 14 Connecting the Power Cord page 15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely page 17 ...

Page 10: ...d Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages The following illustrations may appear different from your model depending on the country or area of your residency ...

Page 11: ...AMP ON OFF switch for turning on and off all the indicator lights on the computer G SM xD Picture Card slot page 60 H CF CompactFlash memory card slot page 60 I Stereo speakers J Manual eject hole page 137 K Optical disc drive page 30 L Drive eject button page 30 M SD memory card slot page 60 N Memory Stick media slot page 55 O Media Access indicator page 14 Your computer supports Memory Stick Duo...

Page 12: ...12 n N Getting Started Right A Power button B Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 port page 75 C i LINK IEEE1394 S400 port page 78 D AC Input port page 15 Supports high full low speeds ...

Page 13: ...e 37 E PC Card slot page 52 F WIRELESS LAN indicator page 64 G WIRELESS LAN switch page 64 H CONNECT button page 19 page 25 I Network Ethernet port page 80 J Modem port page 63 K S PDIF Optical Out port for connecting digital equipment such as an AV amplifier L Line In jack for connecting audio equipment M Microphone jack page 74 N Headphones jack O Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 ports page 75 Support high ...

Page 14: ... Illuminates when data is read from or written to a memory card Do not enter Standby mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is on When the indicator is off the memory card is not being used MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the display output and the speaker volume are turned off Drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk or optical disc drive Do not enter...

Page 15: ...uptible Power Supply UPS before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse Use only the power cord supplied with the computer To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port 1 on the right of the computer 2 Insert the power cord plug into a grounded AC wall outlet surge protector or Universal Power Supply UPS 2 ...

Page 16: ... unplug the power cord Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible If you are interrupted and need to leave your computer suddenly place the computer into Hibernate mode See Using Hibernate Mode page 89 This power saving mode saves the time of shutting down or resuming ...

Page 17: ...low To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any peripherals connected to the computer 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer The Turn off computer window appears 3 Click Turn Off 4 Respond to any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to turn off automatically The power indicator light turns off ...

Page 18: ...st out of using your computer Using the Keyboard page 19 Using the Mouse page 25 Using the Optical Disc Drive page 30 Using the TV Function page 37 Using PC Cards page 52 Using the Memory Stick Media page 55 Using Other Memory Cards page 60 Using the Internet page 63 Using Wireless LAN WLAN page 64 ...

Page 19: ...n N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer is supplied with a wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions ...

Page 20: ...anagement see Using the Power Saving Modes page 87 F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless keyboard G Indicators Battery appears while the AA batteries for the keyboard are sufficient and switches to when the batteries wear out Num lock Appears while in the Num Lock state Caps lock Appears while in the Caps Lock state Scroll lock Appears while in the Scroll Lock state...

Page 21: ...Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to adjust the keyboard height B CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to communicate with the main unit C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries ...

Page 22: ...s are properly installed Press the CONNECT button located on the left of the computer first and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the keyboard Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near the wireless keyboard These devices may cause interference causing the keyboard to stop working properly Do not place metal furniture near the ...

Page 23: ... CONNECT button 4 on the bottom of the keyboard The connect indicator appears in the LCD window on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard If not repeat the procedure Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless keyboard is left unused for 20 minutes or more the connect indicator will turn off This could indicate that the...

Page 24: ...wer level If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless keyboard is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage If you want to put the keyboard in a more ergonomical position open the keyboard feet ...

Page 25: ...he central wheel to scroll up or down a page Press the wheel once to lock the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse the scroll function is available only with applications that support it C Right button Press the right button once to display a context sensitive shortcut menu not always an active function D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the mouse on and off This ...

Page 26: ... press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse Avoid using radio controlled toys or equipment CB radios and other wireless devices in the area near the wireless mouse These devices may cause interference causing the mouse to stop working properly Use surfaces such as plain paper card stock or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns Avoid surfaces such as mirrors smooth glass or magazine...

Page 27: ...ing Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless mouse 1 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the CONNECT button 1 on the left of the computer ...

Page 28: ...ween the wireless mouse and the computer should now be established Step 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of each other If the wireless mouse does not operate properly the batteries may need to be replaced If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage ...

Page 29: ... n N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Mouse The Mouse Properties window appears 4 Change the settings ...

Page 30: ...ter is equipped with an optical disc drive To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the drive eject button 1 to open the drive The tray slides out 3 Place a disc in the middle of the tray with the label side facing up and gently push until the disc clicks into place ...

Page 31: ...Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Close the tray by pushing it in gently Do not remove the optical disc when the computer is in a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction ...

Page 32: ...h a VAIO computer be sure to read the notices on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your computer s optical disc drives Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of VAIO CD drives with discs that not compliant with the official CD format standard or DVD standard in relation to DVD drives USING NON COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO...

Page 33: ... use circular discs Do not use discs in any other shape star heart card etc as this may damage the optical disc drive Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti virus software before writing data onto a disc Do not use memory resident utility software while writing data to a disc This may cause the computer to malfunction When using...

Page 34: ...he volume before playing a DVD Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD Region code indicators are labeled on the DVDs to indicate in which region and on what type of player you can play the disc If the DVD is labeled all this means that you can play this DVD in most regions of the world If the region code of your residence area is different from the label on the DVD di...

Page 35: ...ile s or folder s you want to copy and either Right click the file s or folder s point to Send To and click the optical disc drive name Drag the file s or folder s onto the optical disc drive icon in the Files Stored on This Computer panel 4 Close Windows Explorer 5 Click Start and then My Computer 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with Removable Storage A new window appears with t...

Page 36: ...he DVD For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD software program Copying Files to DVDs To copy files to a DVD R or DVD RW 1 Insert the disc into the optical disc drive 2 Click Start and point to All Programs 3 Select a DVD software program you want to use from the submenu For instructions on how to use a program see the help guide included with the DVD soft...

Page 37: ...ence Media Center provides you with a wide range of TV DVD and video viewing as well as music recording and playback This section describes how to set up your TV set top box and other equipment See the online MCE guide for more information on Media Center features To access the online MCE guide 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Support Central 2 Click VAIO Documentation 3 Click MC...

Page 38: ...ption strength will vary widely depending on service availability in your area as well as the type of connection available The computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may need extra cables adapters or connection equipment One primary cable to connect the computer to a TV cable or antenna is the TV coaxial cable supplied with the computer ...

Page 39: ...l outlet 2 2 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port 3 on the computer To connect in CATV mode Option 2 1 Connect the two metal hooks on the 75 ohm 300 ohm RCA transformer cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable 3 supplied from the transformer end of the RCA transformer cable to the VHF UHF port 4 on the computer ...

Page 40: ...orient the antenna for best reception Move the antenna cable away from other power sources or connectors to reduce reception interference The computer is supplied with certain audio and video cables Depending on your in home cable access you may require extra cables adapters or connection equipment To connect in terrestrial mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to yo...

Page 41: ...le 1 to the screw type grips at your antenna outlet 2 Connect the other end to the grips on the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 2 Connect the coaxial cable feed connector 4 supplied to the VHF UHF RF combiner transformer 3 3 Connect the TV coaxial cable 5 supplied from the feed connector 4 to the VHF UHF port 6 on the computer ...

Page 42: ... commander to change TV channels if the device is able to control the STB To connect in STB mode Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable 1 not supplied to your cable service access wall outlet 2 Connect the other end to the VHF UHF IN jack on the back panel of your set top box STB 3 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable 4 not supplied to the VHF UHF OUT jack on your STB unit 3 Connect the o...

Page 43: ...43 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 44: ...the other end to the VHF UHF port 5 on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect the double mini plugs of the audio cable 6 not supplied to the Composite Audio Out L R jacks 7 on the back panel of your STB unit 3 matching the jack colors Connect the other end of the audio cable 6 to the Composite Audio In jack 8 on the computer 4 Connect one end of the S Video cable 9 not supplied to the Co...

Page 45: ...45 n N Using Your VAIO Computer ...

Page 46: ... TV recording session PAUSE button Press to pause media playback Press again to resume playback FWD button Press to fast forward media at three speeds SKIP button Press to move media forward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and 30 seconds of recorded TV or video REPLAY button Press to move media backward for example one audio track one DVD chapter and seven seconds of TV or video REW bu...

Page 47: ...our video collection M MORE button Press to view additional options that are available for Media Center features N Directional arrow buttons Press the M m and buttons to move the pointer on the screen OK button Press OK to select the desired action or window option When watching full screen TV press OK to return to the previous channel Press OK again to switch between channels O CH PG Channel Page...

Page 48: ...es 1 Turn the remote commander over 2 Press in the tab 1 and lift the battery cover up 3 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander 4 Align the battery cover to the remote commander 5 Press down until the cover clicks into place If the remote commander does not operate properly you may need to replace the batteries When the remote commander is not being used for extended period...

Page 49: ... remote sensor cable 2 into the USB post 3 Position the remote sensor 3 to enable unobstructed communication with the remote control If you are using a cable or satellite set top box you can attach the remote sensor control to the remote sensor which enables you to control the set top box with the remote commander ...

Page 50: ... Computer To connect the remote sensor control 1 Plug the remote sensor control cable 1 into either jack 1 or 2 on the back of the remote sensor 2 2 Remove the adhesive tape cover from the bottom of the remote sensor control ...

Page 51: ...ote sensor control 3 onto the set top box 4 near the infrared port 5 Do not cover the infrared port when attaching the remote sensor control The remote sensor must be visible in a line of sight with the remote commander in order to function properly ...

Page 52: ...s may not be compatible with the computer You do not need to shut down the computer before inserting or removing a PC Card To insert a PC Card 1 Hold the PC Card with the label facing toward the front of the computer 2 Gently push the PC Card into the PC Card slot The PC Card is automatically detected by your system The Safely Remove Hardware icon appears on the taskbar ...

Page 53: ...card is inserted the computer may not enter Hibernate power management mode It may enter Standby mode We recommend that you remove the card before the computer enters Hibernate mode Make sure you use the most recent software driver provided by the PC Card manufacturer If an mark appears on the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window remove the software driver and then reinstall it Do no...

Page 54: ...ardware window appears 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug 3 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware Device window appears 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system 5 Click OK A window appears explaining that it is safe to remove the device 6 Click OK 7 Click Close 8 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out 9 Push the PC Card release button a second tim...

Page 55: ...port for customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas Write protecting a Memory Stick Media Some versions of Memory Stick media are designed with an erasure prevention switch to protect valuable data from accidental erasure or overwriting Move the tab horizontally or vertically to set or ...

Page 56: ...ots To insert a Memory Stick media using the Memory Stick media slot 1 Flip the front panel down using your fingertip 2 Locate the Memory Stick media slot 3 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing toward the front of the computer and insert it into the Memory Stick media slot in the direction of the arrow 4 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into the slot until it clicks in place The...

Page 57: ...ia into the slot if it does not insert smoothly Do not insert more than one Memory Stick media into the Memory Stick media slot Inserting the media improperly may damage the computer The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is compatible with both standard and duo size media For more information on Memory Stick Duo media visit the Memory St...

Page 58: ...nd then My Computer to open the My Computer window 2 Double click the Memory Stick media icon to view the list of data files saved in the Memory Stick media To format a Memory Stick media Use the Memory Stick Formatter software See the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software for details ...

Page 59: ...ia in toward the computer The Memory Stick media ejects 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot Always remove the Memory Stick media gently or it may pop out unexpectedly Do not remove the Memory Stick media while the Media Access indicator is turned on If you do you may lose data Large volumes of data may take time to load so be sure the indicator is off before removing the Memory Stick med...

Page 60: ...Before You Use Memory Cards Your computer supports the following memory cards CompactFlash Multi Media Card MMC Microdrive SmartMedia xD PictureCards Secure Digital SD For the latest information on compatible memory cards visit the Sony online support Web site regularly Always insert the correct memory card into the appropriate memory card slot Do not attempt to insert a different memory card or m...

Page 61: ...e the appropriate slot for the memory card you want to use 3 Hold the memory card with the arrow facing up and toward the memory card slot 4 Carefully slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks in place Do not force the card into the slot If the memory card does not go into the slot easily remove it gently and verify you are inserting it in the proper direction ...

Page 62: ...r slot Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to the slot or card Do not remove a memory card while the Media Access indicator light is on The card or its data may become damaged To remove a memory card 1 Check that the Media Access indicator is off 2 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card 3 Carefully pull it out of the slot ...

Page 63: ...operated telephone and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange PBX Some of these connections may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem If you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter the modem or connected device may not work properly To set up a dial up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start point to Al...

Page 64: ...i Alliance WiFi Protected Access is a specification of standards based interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing WiFi networks WPA has been designed to be forward compatible with the IEEE802 11i specification It utilizes the enhanced data encryption TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol in addition to user authentication using 802...

Page 65: ...hoc An ad hoc network is a network in which a local network is created only by the wireless devices themselves with no other central controller or Access Point Each device communicates directly with other devices in the network You can set up an ad hoc network easily at home ...

Page 66: ...ears 5 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab 7 Click the Add button The Wireless network properties window appears 8 Enter a Network name SSID 2 You can choose a 32 digit alphanumeric name 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop down box 10 Select WEP from the Data Encryp...

Page 67: ...k OK The computer is ready to communicate with another computer 1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality 2 If you want to communicate between two or more computers you need to configure all these computers the exact same way This means that you need to enter the same Network name and the same Network key on all computers as on the first compute...

Page 68: ... right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection Status window appears 5 Click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Advanced The Advanced window appears 7 Click to select Any available network access point preferred and click Close 8 Click OK 9 Click Close 10 T...

Page 69: ...s an existing wired local network to wireless devices by providing an Access Point for example the Sony Access Point The Access Point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for the Wireless LAN The Access Point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range ...

Page 70: ... information 2 Turn on the WIRELESS LAN switch The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up 3 Click Start and then Control Panel 4 Click Network and Internet Connections 5 Click Network Connections 6 In the right panel under LAN or High Speed Internet double click Wireless Network Connection The Wireless Network Connection window appears 7 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 71: ... up On models with the Bluetooth functionality double click on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window Select the Enable 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK 3 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Wireless Utility The VAIO Wireless Utility appears 4 Follow the on screen instructions See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth f...

Page 72: ...erference may cause lower communication speed narrower communication range or broken wireless connections The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices existence of obstacles between such devices the device configuration the radio conditions and the software in use In addition communications may be cut off depending on the radio conditions The communication...

Page 73: ... functionality to your computer by using the various ports on the computer Connecting an External Microphone page 74 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB Device page 75 Connecting a Printer page 77 Connecting an i LINK Device page 78 Connecting to a Network LAN page 80 ...

Page 74: ...e If you need to use a sound input device for example to chat on the Internet you need to plug in an external microphone To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable 1 into the microphone jack 2 m Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use ...

Page 75: ...USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port you prefer to use 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable into the USB port Your USB floppy disk drive is now ready for use When using a USB floppy disk drive do not apply force on the USB port This may cause a malfunction ...

Page 76: ...USB cable directly from the computer To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar The Safely Remove Hardware window appears 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug 4 Click Stop The Stop a Hardware device window appears 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is selected and click OK A me...

Page 77: ...nnect a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to the computer You need to slide the back panel cover up to access the USB ports on the bottom panel To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet 1 2 Choose the USB port 3 you prefer to use 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable 2 into the USB port and the other end to your printer ...

Page 78: ...i LINK cables compatible with the computer include cables with the following part numbers VMC IL4415 a 1 5 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end VMC IL4408 Series a 0 8 meter cable with a 4 pin connector at each end The optional i LINK cables may not be available depending on the country or area of your residency An i LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed T...

Page 79: ...o the DV In Out ports 3 on the digital video camera recorder 2 Launch the DVgate Plus software On Sony digital video cameras ports labeled DV Out DV In Out or i LINK are i LINK compatible The Sony digital video camera recorder shown here is an example your digital video camera recorder may need to be connected differently You cannot access the pictures stored on a Memory Stick media when using an ...

Page 80: ...o connect to the network see your network administrator Your computer has a protective sticker covering the Network Ethernet port located on the left of the computer Connect a 10BASE T or 100BASE TX cable to the Network Ethernet port Using an incorrect cable or a phone cable may result in an electric current overload that can cause a malfunction excessive heat or fire in the Network Ethernet port ...

Page 81: ...nnector is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below high electric current to the connector may cause damage overheating or fire Home intercom speakerphone or business use telephone lines multi line business telephone Public telephone subscriber line PBX private branch exchange Do not plug a telephone cable into the network port ...

Page 82: ...puter Customizing Your VAIO Computer This section briefly describes how to change the main settings of your computer Setting the Password page 83 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central page 86 Using the Power Saving Modes page 87 ...

Page 83: ...rd Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password Once you have set the password you will have to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears to start your computer The power on password will allow you to protect your computer from unauthorized access ...

Page 84: ...go appears The BIOS setup screen appears 3 Use the or key to select Security on the Boot menu to display another screen select Change Supervisor Password and then press the Enter key 4 On the password entry screen enter the password twice and press the Enter key The password can be up to 6 alphanumeric characters long The following is to configure the computer to prompt password entry when you tur...

Page 85: ...y to select Security on the Boot menu to display another screen select Change Supervisor Password and then press the Enter key 5 On the password entry screen enter a new password twice and press the Enter key To remove the password leave the Enter Password field blank and press the Enter key 6 Press the Esc key 7 Use the or key to select Exit and select Exit Save Changes and then press the Enter k...

Page 86: ...references for system behavior To use VAIO Central 1 Click Start point to All Programs and click VAIO Central The VAIO Central window appears 2 Select the desired control item and change the settings 3 Once finished click OK The setting of the desired item has been changed Some of the control items will not be visible if you open VAIO Central as a limited user ...

Page 87: ...tically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain amount of time click Start and Control Panel Click Performance and Maintenance and Power Options and then change the settings under Power Schemes Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is in use The green power indicator light is on in this mode To save power while not working you can turn off a specific device suc...

Page 88: ... the keyboard to put the computer in Standby mode To return to Normal mode Press any key If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically You will lose any unsaved data When the computer is in Standby mode you cannot insert a disc The computer comes out of Standby mode quicker than out of Hibernate mode Standby mode uses more power than Hibernate ...

Page 89: ...e If you press the power button for more than four seconds the computer will switch off automatically If you do not use the computer for a long period of time put the computer into Hibernate mode This power saving mode saves you the time of shutting down or resuming When the computer is in Hibernate mode you cannot insert a disc Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated I...

Page 90: ...le You do not install it yourself if you are not familiar with upgrading memory on a computer You do not touch the connectors or open the memory panel For the type of module and amount of memory installed on your model refer to the online Specifications For assistance contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Before Upgradi...

Page 91: ...ailure to disconnect the computer from its power source may result in personal injury or equipment damage Always turn the power off before you open the computer or connect peripheral equipment Otherwise damage may occur to the integrated circuits Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives and other components Follow the procedures described here only at an ESD workstation If such a station...

Page 92: ...ing a memory module ensure the following The procedures described in this document assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment Turn off the computer and disconnect the system from its power source and from any telecommunication links networks or modem...

Page 93: ...e computer and any repair costs will not be covered by the warranty Do not place the memory module in places subject to Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Handle the memory module with care...

Page 94: ...t down the computer the internal components may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices ...

Page 95: ...95 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 3 Press and hold the release button 1 slide the top panel 2 toward the back of the computer lift the panel and set it aside ...

Page 96: ...96 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Unscrew the two screws on the memory cover 1 lift the cover and set it aside 5 Touch a metal object such as the chassis frame to discharge static electricity ...

Page 97: ...e the memory module s you wish to remove 7 Push down on the latches 1 located on both sides of the module to gently eject it from the slot 8 Grasp the memory module by the sides and remove from the computer Store the module in a static free bag ...

Page 98: ... in the open module slot 10 Firmly insert the lower edge of the module 2 into the slot by pressing down evenly against the module s upper corners The side latches 3 snap into position holding the memory module in place To avoid damaging a memory module or the memory module slot move the side latches slightly outward to relieve pressure ...

Page 99: ...99 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 11 Replace the memory cover 1 and tighten the two screws ...

Page 100: ...100 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 12 Gently slide the top panel onto the computer until it snaps into place ...

Page 101: ...rt point to All Programs and click VAIO Central 3 Click the System Information tab in the VAIO Central window 4 Double click the System Information folder 5 Double click the System Information icon You can view the amount of system memory If the additional memory does not appear repeat the whole procedure and restart the computer ...

Page 102: ...l factory installed hard disk drive you may need to correct the drive mapping and or create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit Visit the Sony online support Web site for more information About drive mapping When a new hard disk drive is installed the original drive mapping may be changed The identified drives including those for removable media may not reflect correct drive icon associations For more infor...

Page 103: ...e create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit or purchase a kit from Sony Your computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs Use the VAIO Recovery utility to recover the computer s operating system and preinstalled software programs To start the VAIO Recovery utility 1 Click Start and point to All Programs and VAIO Recovery 2 Click VAIO Recovery Observe the proper safety precautions when y...

Page 104: ...ifies the new hard disk drive as drive D the Click to DVD software saves its files to a new folder on the new drive D If the Windows operating system assigns another letter to the new hard disk drive such as drive E or J the Click to DVD software creates the new save folder on the new drive When you start the Click to DVD software for the first time after recovering the computer or installing a ne...

Page 105: ...the back panel immediately after you shut down the computer the internal components may be too hot to touch Wait about one hour to let the components cool down before you attempt to remove the panel To install an additional hard disk drive 1 Shut down the computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as a printer 2 Unplug the computer and disconnect any peripheral devices ...

Page 106: ...ntly place the computer on a flat and stable surface with the LCD screen facing down Use caution when placing the LCD screen face down on a table or other flat surface The work surface must be free of dirt or debris that may damage the screen ...

Page 107: ...107 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 4 Unscrew the four screws on the bottom of the back panel 1 5 Slide the back panel toward the bottom of the computer lift the panel and set it aside ...

Page 108: ...108 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 6 Unscrew the two screws on the hard disk cover 1 lift the cover and set it aside 7 Unscrew the four screws on the drive holder 1 ...

Page 109: ...109 n N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 8 Pull the drive holder slightly out and detach the power and interface cables from the original hard disk drive that is preinstalled in the computer ...

Page 110: ...he drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay 11 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws through the holes on each side of the drive holder The new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws Do not overtighten these screws when securing the drive to the drive holder ...

Page 111: ... holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis Connect the power and internal SATA cables to the original and new hard disks and slide the drive holder in completely 13 Replace the hard disk cover and the back panel and then place the computer upright ...

Page 112: ...e menu The Computer Management window appears 4 Under the file directory on the right double click Storage and then Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed unformatted hard disk Disk label identified with red marking and select Initialize Disk from the menu 6 Click on the allocated area of the disk 7 Right click the area and select New Partition from the menu The New Partition wizard ...

Page 113: ...t your computer from potential damage On Handling the LCD Screen page 114 On Using the Power Source page 115 On Handling Your Computer page 116 On Handling Floppy Disks page 118 On Handling Discs page 119 On Using Headphones page 119 On Handling Memory Stick Media page 120 On Handling the Hard Disk page 121 ...

Page 114: ...al image may appear on the screen if the same image is displayed for a lengthy period of time The residual image disappears in a while You can use a screen saver to prevent residual images The screen becomes warm during operation This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black points and or bright points red ...

Page 115: ...ts damage to the computer caused by sudden power surges in an electrical storm for example Do not place heavy objects on the power cord To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Unplug the computer from the AC outlet if you are planning to not use the computer for a long time Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible Use the power cord supplied with the comp...

Page 116: ... ducts Direct sunlight Excessive dust Moisture or rain Mechanical vibration or shock Strong magnets or speakers that are not magnetically shielded Ambient temperature of more than 95 F 35 C or less than 41 F 5 C High humidity Do not place electronic equipment near the computer The electromagnetic field of the computer may cause a malfunction Provide adequate air circulation to prevent internal hea...

Page 117: ...r In this case allow at least one hour before turning on the computer If any problems occur unplug the computer and contact an authorized Sony Service Center To find the nearest center or agent visit the Sony online support Web site Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning the computer To avoid losing data if the computer is damaged back up your data regularly ...

Page 118: ... heat Keep the floppy disk away from any liquid Do not let the floppy disk get wet When you are not using the floppy disk always remove it from the floppy disk drive and use a storage case If the floppy disk comes with a label make sure that the label is properly attached If the edge of the label is curled up the label may stick to the inside of the floppy disk drive and cause a malfunction or dam...

Page 119: ...e damage to the disc For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out If the disc is badly soiled moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Never put stickers on discs This will affect the use of the disc irreparably ...

Page 120: ...abel supplied with the Memory Stick media as a label Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to the Memory Stick media Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick media Do not let Memory Stick media get wet Do not use or store Memory Stick media in a location subject to Extremely high temperatures such as in a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or Corrosive substances Use the storage...

Page 121: ...ould be careful when handling the computer To avoid damaging your hard disk Do not subject the computer to sudden movements Keep the computer away from magnets Do not place the computer in a location subject to mechanical vibration or in an unstable position Do not move the computer while the power is on Do not turn off the power or restart the computer while reading or writing data to disk Do not...

Page 122: ...or customers in USA at http www sony ca support for customers in Canada or at http www sony com lapcsupport for customers in Latin American countries or areas Computer page 123 System Security page 130 Internet page 132 Networking page 134 CDs and DVDs page 137 Display page 141 Printing page 142 Microphone page 143 Mouse page 144 Speakers page 145 Keyboard page 146 Floppy Disks page 147 PC Cards p...

Page 123: ...is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply UPS make sure the power strip or UPS is plugged into a power source and turned on Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted correctly Condensation may cause the computer to malfunction If this occurs do not use the computer for at least one hour Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase Confi...

Page 124: ... menu 3 Press the m key to select Load Setup Defaults 4 Press the Enter key The Load Setup Defaults window appears 5 Select OK and press the Enter key 6 Select Exit Save Changes and press the Enter key The Save configuration changes and exit now window appears 7 Select OK and press the Enter key The computer restarts If this occurs on a regular basis contact an authorized Sony Service Center To fi...

Page 125: ...If nothing still appears on your screen after a while 1 Press the power button for more than four seconds to check that the power indicator goes out Then turn on the computer again 2 If nothing still appears on your screen unplug the power cord and leave the computer for about a minute Then plug in the power cord and turn on the computer again ...

Page 126: ... start follow these steps to initialize the BIOS 1 If there is a CD or DVD in the optical disc drive remove it 2 Turn off the computer 3 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer 4 Restart the computer 5 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears The BIOS setup screen appears 6 Press the key to select the Exit menu 7 Press the m key to select Load Setup Defaults 8 Press the Enter ke...

Page 127: ...ndows Task Manager window appears click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu When the Windows Security window appears click Shut Down If the computer still does not turn off press and hold the power button until the computer turns off If the computer stops responding while playing a CD or DVD press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously You can turn off the computer from the Windows Task Manager Pres...

Page 128: ... steps 1 Press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously The Windows Task Manager or Windows Security window appears 2 When the Windows Task Manager window appears press and release the Alt key to highlight the menu bar press the key to select Shut Down and then follow step 3 and 4 When the Windows Security window appears press the S key to shut down 3 Press the Enter key 4 Press the R key to select...

Page 129: ...or before entering the password What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing Check the web site of the game if there are any patches or updates to download Make sure you have installed the latest video driver On some VAIO models the graphics memory is shared with the system The optimal graphic performance in this case is not guaranteed What should I do if I cannot rememb...

Page 130: ...updates regularly You can get important Windows updates by doing one of the following The Automatic Updates feature This feature automatically searches for and delivers updates directly to the computer whenever you are connected to the Internet The Windows Updates web site This site enables you to download computer updates without turning on the Automatic Updates feature The computer must be conne...

Page 131: ...eep the Norton Internet Security software program current with the latest updates from Symantec Corporation To download and install the latest security update 1 Double click the Norton Internet Security icon on the taskbar If you have not previously registered the antivirus software a series of information wizards appear 1 Follow the on screen instructions to complete each wizard 2 Double click th...

Page 132: ...one number the program is dialing is correct Make sure the software you are using is compatible with the computer s modem All preinstalled Sony programs are compatible Make sure that the modem is the only device connected to your phone line Check the following setting 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Phone and Modem Options 4 On the Modems tab check ...

Page 133: ...ng properly to other PC based modems fax machines or your Internet Service Provider ISP follow these steps Ask your telephone company to verify your telephone line is free of any line noise If your problem is fax related make sure there are no problems with the fax machine you are calling and that it is compatible with fax modems If you are having a problem connecting with your ISP make sure the I...

Page 134: ...ick Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection 5 Click Properties 6 Click the Wireless Network tab 7 Make sure the access point is displayed in the Available networks Make sure the encryption key is correct Why can t I access the Internet Check the access point settings See the instructions supplied wi...

Page 135: ...emporarily overloaded depending on how many other devices are communicating via the access point If your access point interferes with other access points change the access point channel See your access point instructions for more information How do I avoid data transfer interruptions When the computer is connected to an access point data transfer interruptions may occur when using large files or i...

Page 136: ...e using a wireless LAN access point see connectivity information contained in your access point instructions When I change the encryption key the network connection stops What should I do Two computers with built in wireless LAN may loose a peer to peer network connection if the encryption key is changed You can either change the encryption key back to the original profile or re enter the key on b...

Page 137: ...or damage If the disc is dirty see On Handling Discs page 119 for instructions on how to clean it What should I do if the drive tray won t open Make sure the computer is on Press the drive eject button If the drive eject button does not work click Start and then My Computer Right click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject from the shortcut menu If none of the above options work insert a th...

Page 138: ...uctions If you are playing a CD or DVD and cannot hear sound follow these steps Double click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click to cancel the Master Volume Mute All and Wave Mute check boxes Check the volume setting in the audio mixer If you are using external speakers check the volume settings on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and the computer Make sure the CD audio f...

Page 139: ...ke sure an adhesive label was not attached to the CD or DVD Adhesive labels can come off while the disc is in the optical disc drive and damage the drive or cause it to malfunction If a region code warning appears the disc may be incompatible with the optical disc drive Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the optical disc drive If you notice condensation on the co...

Page 140: ...online Specifications to see whether your model is equipped with an optical disc drive capable of DVD writing Are you using the correct DVD recordable media Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with the computer s built in DVD recorder DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Note the possibility that some brands of DVD recordable media do not work The preinstalled software on the computer does not su...

Page 141: ...mode press any key to activate the computer screen See Using the Power Saving Modes page 87 for more information Make sure the computer is plugged into a power source and is on The power indicator on the computer will be on if the computer is on The display output of the computer may have been turned off press the MONITOR OFF button What should I do if the screen is dark Press the Brightness butto...

Page 142: ...fter the computer resumes from a power saving mode Standby or Hibernate then restart the computer If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer disabling the functions on the computer may enable printing Follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware 3 Click Printers and Faxes 4 Right click an unused printer and select Prop...

Page 143: ... n N Troubleshooting Microphone Why doesn t my microphone work If you are using an external microphone make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the Microphone jack on the computer ...

Page 144: ...trl Alt Delete keys simultaneously When the Windows Task Manager window appears press the Alt key to highlight the menu bar and press the key to select Shut Down Press the Enter key and then press the R key Press and hold the power button When the computer turns off wait 10 to 15 seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer If you are using a wireless optical mouse Confirm tha...

Page 145: ...ers If you are using a program that has its own volume control make sure the volume control is properly set See that program s help guide for more information Your speakers may be set to mute the volume setting may be too low or the audio option may be disabled The speaker volume may have been turned off Press the MONITOR OFF button on the front of the computer or press the Mute button on the keyb...

Page 146: ...e sticker on the box If you choose a different regional keyboard when you complete the Windows setup the key configuration will be mismatched To change the keyboard configuration follow these steps 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date Time Language and Regional Options and click Regional and Language Options 3 Change the settings as desired ...

Page 147: ...the LED indicator on the floppy disk drive to turn off 3 Push the eject button to remove the disk and disconnect the USB floppy disk drive from the computer 4 Reconnect the floppy disk drive by inserting the USB connector with the USB icon facing upward into the USB port 5 Restart the computer by clicking Start Turn Off Computer and then Restart Why is the drive unable to write data to a floppy di...

Page 148: ... Why doesn t my computer recognize attached devices For some PC Cards if you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is inserted into the PC Card slot the computer may not recognize the PC Card or the connected device Restart the computer Why can t I insert my PC Card Make sure you are inserting the card correctly See Inserting a PC Card page 52 f...

Page 149: ...tion i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other See the manual that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and...

Page 150: ...tick Formatter software preinstalled on the computer For instructions about formatting a Memory Stick media see the help file on the Memory Stick Formatter software Why can t I save music files onto my Memory Stick media Copyright protected music cannot be checked out to any Memory Stick media other than MagicGate Memory Stick media Using recorded music requires permission of the copyright holders...

Page 151: ... AC outlet Try using a different USB port on the computer The driver could be installed to the specific port you used the first time you connected the device Check the manual provided with the USB device You may need to install software before you connect the device Try connecting a simple low powered device such as a mouse to test that the port is working at all USB hubs may prevent a device from...

Page 152: ...em Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating system For operating system support you can visit Microsoft customer support at http support microsoft com directory 4 Sony Computing Support This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the correspon...

Page 153: ... 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it at the lower right corner of the display on the laptops and in the same place on the front panel of the CPU on the desktops 2 Your computer s serial number You can find it on the back or bottom of the laptop or on the back of the desktop the serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode 3 The operating system on your computer 4 The h...

Page 154: ...ng numbers In Argentina 011 6770 SONY 7669 In Mexico In Mexico City 5002 9819 In the Mexican Republic 01 800 759 7669 In Colombia 01 800 550 7000 In Peru 0 801 1 7000 or 595 0200 In Chile Sony answers 800 261 800 From cellular phones 02 754 6333 In Venezuela 0 800 1 SONY 00 0 800 1 7669 00 In Panama 800 2050 ...

Page 155: ...rams listed below Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 America Online Broadband or Dial Up America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aol com AOL Instant Messenger America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www aim com ...

Page 156: ...D photo albums and slide shows with picture files or by importing pictures from a digital still camera What s more you can give a professional look to your DVDs by adding chapter menus backgrounds and menu screens You are only a few clicks away from your own DVDs For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca...

Page 157: ...ents Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of popular file formats For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 Google Toolbar Google Inc For users ...

Page 158: ...urposes only The software has been installed and you must activate the software before you can use it Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software activation requires Internet access This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and ope...

Page 159: ...ape Internet Service America Online Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http isp netscape com help Telephone 866 541 8233 Norton Internet Security Symantec Corporation For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www symantec com techsupp Quicken New User Edition Intuit Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intuit com support quicken ...

Page 160: ...u need to manage music on your computer SonicStage software sports high quality digital audio storage a sleek player skin design and audio CD burning capability For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephon...

Page 161: ... CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 SpySubtract InterMute Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www intermute ...

Page 162: ... for your computer s shortcut keys For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 163: ... VAIO computer and view your computer s configuration and specifications For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 164: ...re VAIO computers as media servers which store your multimedia files and make them available to other compatible VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telepho...

Page 165: ...tation product specifications serial number model name service tag information survey registration etc For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 166: ...pport Web site for important software updates and information for your specific VAIO computer model For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 167: ... and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your wireless network running smoothly For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 ...

Page 168: ...ide shows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For users in USA Web Site http www sony com pcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For users in Canada Web Site http www sony ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www so...

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